Discovery Passages Events

Monday, March 31^st

• Early bird reg. ends for V.I. Trail Network Conference set for May 31^st:  www.vispine.ca

 Wednesday, April 2^nd     

• Discovery Passages SeaLife Society 1^st AGM at the Maritime Heritage Centre, 6:30-8:30. 
• Job Fair for positions at Painter’s Lodge and April Point: www.obmg.com/crew. If you have a passion for the hospitality industry, we want to hear from you! Please bring your resume and cover letter. Call 250-286-1102 or visit www.painterslodge.com for more information.   
• Water colouring course with Perry Johnston for children aged 7-12 at the Art Gallery. Four sessions (Wednesdays from April 2^nd to 23^rd) to cover techniques, washes, glazing, spatter and spray effects and more! Call 250-287-2261 for more information or to register. 
• The CR Garden Club’s next guest speaker is Pat Holmberg: learn how to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. You’ll find us in the Band Room via the North Entrance (doors open at 6:30) from 7-9pm.

 Thursday, April 3^rd

• Job Fair continues at Painter’s Lodge. 
• Mount Washington is hosting the BC Freestyle Championships – runs till Sunday, April 6^th. Call 250-338-1386 or e-mail mwfcregistrar@gmail.com for more info.

Friday, April 4^th

• An invitation to attend a presentation by Carla McNeil – social networking master – on Friday evening, 6:30-9pm, at Timberline Theatre. Tickets are available from the Visitor Centre or by calling 250-293-0849 ($40). Topic: Three Mistakes Small Business Owners Make that Cause Them to Waste Time, Energy and Money Promoting their Business On-line. Don’t Be One of Them.

 Saturday, April 5^th  

• Dancing & Tapas: Rotary’s Annual Wheelchair Foundation Fundraiser at North Island College. Tickets ($45) are available from Cindy Evan (cevens@viic.ca or 250-287-9184) or from The Framing Post, the Royal Coachman Liquor Store, and Amy’s Asian Foods or at the NIC cafeteria – this is a very popular event so get your tickets quick! 
• “Skinanigans” event at Mt. Cain, 10am; www.mountain.org 
• Join writers/instructors Jeanette Taylor & Annette Yourk to learn some tricks of the trade in a weekend workshop on beautiful Cortes Island. Participants plunge into a nonfiction writing project and take home a wealth of ideas and tools to maintain their momentum. Runs 12:30-5pm on April 5^th & 6^th. The fee is $86 which includes a binder of materials. Register through Susanna Bonner of Cortes Literacy Now at 250-935-0347 or at the Campbell River Art Gallery. For information on food, lodging and ferry schedules see www.cortesisland.com  
• The Museum at Campbell River is offering a hike to the lookout at the end of the Ripple Rock Trail in commemoration of the 56^th anniversary of the Ripple Rock explosion. The hike, with guide Ross Keller, offers a fantastic view of the challenging waters of Seymour Narrows.  Keller will talk about Ripple Rock as well as various other aspects of this wonderful trail. The hike takes place on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 am to 1 pm.  The cost is $20 per person.   Please pre-register with the Museum at 287-3103.  Space is limited.  The group will meet at the trailhead on Highway 19. 
• Catch some original music by OGRe Major at Jonny’s Bar & Lounge (19+). Come early for supper and seats – music starts at 8pm ($5 cover charge). 
• Quadra Island Community Market & Bazaar: arts, crafts, flea market finds, jewelry, soaps and more at the Quadra Community Centre, 10am. Yummy lunches, too – everyone welcome! Please call 250-285-3747 for more information.

Sunday, March 6^th

• Merville 15k road race, no. 7 in the Vancouver Island Race Series. www.raceonline.ca 
• Spring Fashion Show & Designer Brunch at Quay West Restaurant presented by Jim’s Clothes Closet & Georgies Fashion. Booking in advance ($25); begins at 12pm – all proceeds go to support Cameryn’s Cause. Call 250-286-9988 for more information or to reserve your table. 
• 2014 VIMX Championship Series Race Round 1. Racing starts at 10am at the Local Track (Hwy 28); $10 at the gate (students/seniors are $5 and children 6 and under are free). On site concession and camping available. Advance tickets available at Boardwalk on Shoppers Row.  

 UPCOMING

April 8^th – Worldwide Cycling Presentation at Swicked Cycles – call 250-204-3332 to RSVP.

April 8^th – Beginning Acrylic Techniques in Landscape Painting with Jill Paris; 250-287-2261

April 9^th – Worldwide Small Group Holidays presentation, 7pm at the Sportsplex. 250-204-3332

April 10^th – Lunch & Learn with Kris Mailman of Seymour Pacific, 12-1pm; rsvp@ypcambellriver.com

April 12^th – Ocean Pacific Marine & Boat Show, 8am-4pm.

April 12^th – Plant & Jumble Sale, 10am-1pm at the Community Centre; bargains galore! 250-286-1161

April 12^th – Hawaiian Beach Pool Party (7-12) at Strathcona Gardens (250-287-9234); 6-8pm, $10

April 12^th – Island Voices concert, 7pm at the Maritime Heritage Centre; Tickets at the Visitor Centre.

April 12^th – Annual Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt at Black Creek Community Centre; 250-337-5190.

	March 31st – April 6th